Advent

Question 1

What is an important symbol that Advent is close and it is time to celebrate Jesus’ birth?

Answer 1

The Advent wreath

Question 2

The wreath is a circle to represent what?

Answer 2

Trinity and eternity- no beginning and no end. It also symbolizes the immortality of the soul and everlasting life found in Christ.

Question 3

Advent is the Church’s

Answer 3

New Year’s Day

Question 4

The word Advent comes from the Latin word

Answer 4

Adventus, which means arrival or coming

Question 5

What color do priests usually wear during Advent?

Answer 5

Purple or royal blue

Question 6

Catholic priests wear what colors on what weeks?

Answer 6

First week-Purple
Second week-Purple
Third week-Rose
Fourth week-Purple

Question 7

What color is the optional candle for Christmas Day?

Answer 7

White

Question 8

Describe the First Sunday of Advent Candle

Answer 8

Name: Prophet’s Candle
Symbolizes: Hope
Color: Purple
Reminds us that Jesus is coming

Question 9

Describe the Second Sunday of Advent Candle

Answer 9

Name: Bethlehem Candle
Symbolizes: Love
Color: Purple
Reminds us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem

Question 10

Describe the Third Sunday of Advent Candle

Answer 10

Name: Shepherd’s Candle
Symbolizes: Joy
Color: Pink
Reminds us of the joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus
Gaudete Sunday which means “rejoice”

Question 11

Describe the Fourth Sunday of Advent Candle

Answer 11

Name: Angel’s Candle
Symbolizes: Peace
Color: Purple
Reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”

Question 12

Advent is a season of _______ and it is also ______ for the celebration of the coming birth of Jesus.

Answer 12

Hope, preparation

Question 13

Orthodox also calls Advent

Answer 13

Nativity Feast

Question 14

When was Advent established and by who?

Answer 14

In the sixth century by Pope Gregory

Question 15

Advent begins on the Sunday closest to the feast of who? When is their feast?

Answer 15

St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov.30th)

Question 16

Advent has been the beginning of the Church year since the

Answer 16

900s

Question 17

Each week represent one _____ years. So _____ _______ years from the time of Adam and Eve until the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Answer 17

Thousand, four thousand

Question 18

The lighting of the candles not only symbolizes the Lord’s first coming, but also the anticipation of his______ _______.

Answer 18

Second coming

Question 19

The wreath is made of evergreen which symbolizes

Answer 19

Growth and everlasting life

Question 20

The color purple symbolizes

Answer 20

Royalty and penitential spirit